Sunk cargo ship crew rescued in Singapore’s maritime region Posted on 11/01/2025 All 18 sailors were rescued from lifeboats by container vessel Nicolai Maersk. (EPA Images file pic) SINGAPORE: A Vietnamese cargo ship has sunk in the Singapore maritime search and rescue region and all 18 crew members have been rescued. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore was alerted by container vessel Nicolai Maersk that it received a distress call from Vietnam-registered freighter Dolphin 18, according to a statement issued by the authority on Saturday. All the sailors were rescued from lifeboats by Nicolai Maersk. The distressed ship was reported to be about 274 nautical miles southwest of Vung Tau, Vietnam. The Singapore authority has issued a broadcast for passing vessels to navigate with caution in the area. News
Nepal’s first transgender candidates run for local office Posted on 29/11/2024 Transgender candidates Honey Maharjan (left) and Mouni Maharjan represent the People’s Socialist Party in the upcoming local by-election in Kirtipur. (EPA Images pic) KIRTIPUR: Two transgender candidates are contesting Nepal’s local by-elections for the first time, hoping to push for political representation among sexual and gender minorities in the Himalayan nation…. Read More
No selective restrictions on Terengganu’s oil royalty, says Fahmi Posted on 24/11/2024 Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil said the government just wants to ensure that any funds given to Terengganu reach the intended projects through the right channels. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil has denied claims that the federal government imposed selective restrictions on oil royalties for Terengganu. Fahmi, who… Read More
Smith Rowe shines as Fulham outclass 10-man Palace Posted on 10/11/2024 Fulham’s Harry Wilson celebrates scoring their side’s second goal during their Premier League match against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, London. (AP pic) LONDON: Fulham cruised to a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in the Premier League on Saturday with goals from Emile Smith Rowe and Harry… Read More